Moriah, our oldest, just posted a video update. She’s in Ethiopia for two more months. It’s hard to believe she’s at the halfway point on her world race. Please continue to pray for her team. She’s doing really well but said she has a wisdom tooth coming in causing a little discomfort. Thanks for your prayers!
Even after the earth swallowed up Korah, the Israelite camp still grumbled over Aaron's appointment as high priest. Many believed Moses had given the job to Aaron because he was his little brother. The rumors of nepotism caused resentment and … [Continue reading]
In Numbers 16:11 Moses says something surprising to Korah, “It is against the Lord that you and your followers have banded together.” This chapter is much more than a lesson about unity in the church, loving each other, working together as a team, … [Continue reading]
In the NIV translation of Numbers 16:1, the Bible says Korah became insolent, arrogant, and proud. Instead of being full of God and his joy he got full of himself. His priestly heritage and visible ministry assignment went straight to his head. … [Continue reading]
The central purpose of our existence is to bring glory to God. The first question in the Westminster Catechism is, “What is the chief end of man?” The answer, “The chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.” Our purpose is the … [Continue reading]
Numbers 16:12 says, "So each of them took his censer, put burning coals and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the tent of meeting." All those in opposition to Moses showed up the next day with a censer in hand. A … [Continue reading]
As a member of the tribe of Levi, Korah's life centered around the tabernacle. His great-grandfather Levi had three sons, Kohath, Gershon, and Merari. Each child and their descendants had a vital ministry assignment. The Gershon house cared for … [Continue reading]
One of the great American novels of all time is Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. Ahab, the tragic hero, is captain of the Pequod, a whaling vessel anchored in Nantucket. The crew of the Pequod signed up to harpoon whales and harvest as much blubber … [Continue reading]
If you find yourself sinking fast in the mud flats of life, that is the best time to worship. Worship is your way out. Your adversary, the devil, will oppose you at the beginning. Bringing up past failures and calling us hypocrites is his tired … [Continue reading]